Description
Steak & Queso Rice is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender steak, fluffy rice, and creamy queso for a satisfying meal perfect for any gathering. This delightful recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve it at your next game night or Taco Tuesday, and watch as it becomes an instant hit among friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ribeye steak, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 cup queso cheese (blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the steak, chop the onion and bell peppers, and rinse the rice.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Cook the steak: Increase heat to medium-high, add diced steak, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add rice: Stir in rinsed rice with water according to package instructions; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until rice absorbs water completely.
- Melt the queso: Lower heat again, gradually add queso cheese while stirring until creamy and combined.
- Garnish & serve: Remove from heat, top with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg